Singapore Botanical...Gin?
Discover local gin cocktail recipes from the owner of Brass Lion Distillery.
27 October 2019
Think ‘Singaporean Botanicals’ and, for most of us, a certain garden in the heart of Singapore comes to mind. The last thing we’d think of is a gin distillery – but Brass Lion Distillery founder, Jamie Koh, is here to change that with her uniquely Singaporean spirit.
With a steadfast dedication to the use of Asian ingredients, from chrysanthemum to pomelo peel, Jamie explores ingredients not usually found in gin. And perhaps mixing local flavours with a traditionally Western spirit may sound rather unorthodox to you. But take just one sip of Jamie’s flagship Singapore Dry Gin, and you will see that there is clearly a method to the madness here.
The Singapore Dry Gin is a refreshing, modern spirit that lives up to its Singaporean heritage, while staying true to the fundamentals: it is smooth, crisp and exquisitely balanced. What’s more, it’s pretty versatile too – it pairs well not only with the usual suspects like lemon and pineapple, but also with exotic ingredients like yuzu jam and floral tea, and garnishes like coconut foam.
Intrigued? Here are some Brass Lion home cocktail recipes that you can try for yourself today.
Brass Lion Singapore Dry G&T
A tropical rendition of the classic.
1 part Brass Lion Singapore Dry Gin
2.5-3 parts Classic Indian Tonic
Step 1: Fill a Copa de Balon or large wine glass with ice.
Step 2: Add the gin and tonic.
Step 3: Garnish with juniper berries, torch ginger flowers and a lemon peel.
Brass Lion Sling
The Singapore Sling with a Singaporean Gin.
45ml Brass Lion Singapore Dry Gin
10ml Yellow Chartreuse
60ml Pineapple juice
20ml Lemon juice
7.5ml Orgeat
7.5ml Coconut syrup
Step 1: Pour all ingredients into a shaker tin.
Step 2: Shake and strain into glass with ice.
Step 3: Whip 200ml coconut cream and 90ml sugar syrup together for coconut foam.
Step 4: Garnish with coconut foam.
Calamansi Gimlet
The classic Gimlet with a refreshing twist.
45ml Brass Lion Singapore Dry Gin
25ml Calamansi syrup
25ml Fresh lemon juice
Step 1: Pour all ingredients into a shaker tin.
Step 2: Shake and strain into a cocktail glass.
Step 3: Garnish with a slice of dehydrated lime.
